Ricoh Pentax K-3 II User Manual

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Shooting

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select Q and press B.

3 Select Q, R, or S and press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

The self-timer lamp blinks.

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

5 Point the remote control unit towards the remote

control receiver on the front or back of the camera,

and press the shutter release button on the remote

control unit.

t Memo

• The maximum operating distance of the remote control unit

is approx. 4 m from the front of the camera and approx. 2 m

from the back of the camera.

• To adjust focus with remote control, set in [19. AF with

Remote Control] of the E3 menu.

• When using the Remote Control Waterproof O-RC1, the

autofocus system can be operated with the q button

on the remote control unit. The r button cannot be used.

1 Press A in standby mode.

The Drive Mode screen appears.

2 Select T and press B.

3 Select T, 1, or U and press B.

4 Use Q to select the number of shots.

Select from [2 images (+)], [2 images (-)], [3 images],

or [5 images].

5 Set the bracket value.

Available operations

6 Press E.

The camera returns to standby mode.

7 Take the set number of pictures.

After pictures are taken, the camera returns to standby

mode in Step 6.

Remote Control

Cancel

Exposure Bracketing

Changes the bracket value (up to ±2 EV).

J→R

Adjusts the exposure compensation value.

Resets the compensation value to the

default setting.

Exposure Bracketing

Cancel

3 images

±0.3EV

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Questions and Answers:

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Jessica DavisJul 26, 2025
What to do if the shutter cannot be released on Ricoh Pentax K-3 II Digital Camera?
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  Kevin WoodJul 27, 2025
  If the shutter of your Ricoh Digital Camera cannot be released, it might be due to several reasons. First, the memory card may be full; try inserting a memory card with available space or delete unwanted images. Second, data might be processing; wait until processing is finished. Third, the lens aperture ring may be set incorrectly; set it to the 9 position or select [Enable] in [26. Using Aperture Ring] of the E4 menu. Lastly, if the autofocus mode is set to x or z and the subject is not in focus, set the focus method to w and adjust focus manually.
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btaylorAug 12, 2025
Why my Ricoh Digital Camera does not turn on?
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  barberaustinAug 12, 2025
  If your Ricoh Digital Camera does not turn on, it could be due to the battery. Ensure the battery is installed properly, checking its orientation. If the battery power is low, charge the battery.

Ricoh Pentax K-3 II Specifications

General

Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Effective Pixels	24.35 MP
Max Resolution	6016 x 4000
Image Ratio w:h	3:2
ISO Range	100 - 51200
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF2
Focal Length Mult.	1.5x
Autofocus Points	27
Continuous Shooting Speed	8.3 fps
Viewfinder Type	Optical (Pentaprism)
LCD Screen Size	3.2"
Screen Dots	1, 037, 000
Articulated LCD	No
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Battery Life	720 shots
Weight	800 g (1.76 lb)
Camera Type	Digital SLR
Format	JPEG, RAW
Storage Types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB	USB 2.0